Report by Tom Gayle

Michelle Ross continued her fine form on the track this summer by collecting a bronze medal in the National AAA and World Trial 10000m race that took place at the BMC Grand Prix in Watford.

During a meeting that was blighted by pouring rain, where arguably both the men and women’s 25 lap races endured the worst of, the City of Stoke athlete performed remarkably to collect her first National AAA medal.

It was no easy task though as the majority of media interest surrounding the race was focused upon Jo Pavey’s (Exeter Harriers) pursuit of the World Championship qualifying mark of 31.40. As a result of this a hot pace was set from the off as the pace makers began to circuit in 76 second laps to keep 2006 Commonwealth 5000m silver medallist Pavey on target, subsequently quickly strung out the rest of the field.

Undeterred by this and subsequently having to run the majority of the race on her own, the Alan Morris coached athlete produced a magnificent run, stopping the clock at 33 minutes and 15.44 seconds that unsurprising is a new club record.

Stoke AC Results

Men

800 G Race
3. Andy Prophett 1.55.42

Women

10000m
3. Michelle Ross-Cope (W35) 33.15.44 p.b and New Club Record

Full results can be found at http://www.britishmilersclub.com/results/bmcresults.aspx?meetingid=4980